Question 1

Is South Orange, NJ or Trenton, NJ cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Trenton, NJ is cheaper. The median home price in South Orange, NJ is approximately $769,100 and in Trenton, NJ it is approximately $180,000 — a difference of $589,100.

Question 2

Is South Orange, NJ or Trenton, NJ safer?

Accepted Answer

South Orange, NJ scores higher on safety. South Orange, NJ has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Low. Trenton, NJ has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is South Orange, NJ or Trenton, NJ more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Trenton, NJ is more walkable. South Orange, NJ has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Trenton, NJ has a Walk Score of 93/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, South Orange, NJ or Trenton, NJ?

Accepted Answer

South Orange, NJ has higher-rated schools. South Orange, NJ has a school rating of 8.8/10 and Trenton, NJ has a rating of 6.9/10.

Question 5

Should I live in South Orange, NJ or Trenton, NJ?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	South Orange, NJ	Trenton, NJ
Housing
Verdict	Settle here	Think twice
Median Price	$769K	$180K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$173K ✓ Higher income	$35K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	93/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	68/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	36/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	37 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	A ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Property Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	8.8/10 ✓ Better schools	6.9/10
Best for	FamiliesProfessionalsThose who value excellent schools	Job seekers in low-cost housingTransit-dependent commutersBudget-conscious renters

South Orange, NJ vs Trenton, NJ

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